Or [if] I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it:
Ver. 17. Or if I bring a sword.] The sword, whensoever it comes is bathed in heaven. Isa 34:5
Sword, go through the land.] When the sword rideth circuit, as a judge, it is in commission. See Jeremiah 47:6,7 .